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Brown Sugar Squash

You'll love this sinfully good side dish that works with just about any meal. With brown sugar, butter and honey, what's not to love? One tester even said that it's so good it tastes like candy. We think...

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Slow Cooker Italian Mushrooms

I love to make these mushrooms for big family gatherings-everyone wants to know what the secret ingredients are! They're a star as a side dish, and leftovers go well with steaks or a roast. -Becky Schmitz,...

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Breaded Eggplant Slices

"These crisp golden rounds are a fun and different way to serve eggplant," notes Phyllis Schmalz of Kansas City, Kansas." Even folks who aren't fond of eggplant like it fixed this way."

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Herbed Peas

Fresh herbs produce peas that please! Here's a great dish I love serving with my favorite meat dishes. -Mary Ann Dell, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

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Leek Potato Pancakes

I received this recipe from my great-grandmother. She brought this over from England, where they enjoyed leeks immensely during the fall and winter. -Suzanne Kesel, Cohocton, New York

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Chicken Taco Macaroni Salad

I like to give macaroni salad a taco twist. Rotisserie chicken makes it quick. I'll often serve this dish as a main course since it's so hearty. -Lisa Allen, Joppa, Alabama

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Lemony Roasted Sweet Potatoes

These sweet potatoes became a family tradition when I was a child and now is a one of my family's favorites. The flavor of fresh lemon compliments the sweet potatoes and the touch of brown sugar results...

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Dutch Potato Poultry Stuffing

For as far as we can trace, all my ancestors were Pennsylvania Dutch. Add to that the fact my father was a potato farmer, and you see why we never had a holiday dinner without potato "filling" (Pennsylvania...

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Apricot Casserole

This sweet fruit dish is a terrific complement to salty ham on Easter morning. Apricot is a tasty change from the more common pineapple. -Janice Montiverdi, Sugar Land, Texas

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Cherry Tomato Mozzarella Saute

This side dish is full of flavor and so quick to put together. The cherry tomatoes and mozzarella are perfect alongside almost any main dish you can think of. -Summer Jones, Pleasant Grove, Utah

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Brussels Sprouts & Kale Saute

In an effort to add more greens to our meals, I created this dish-and my kids eat it up. The crispy salami is the "hook." -Jennifer Mcnabb, Brentwood, Tennessee

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Southwestern Onion Rings

These light crispy onion rings are sliced thin and spiced just right with garlic powder, cayenne pepper, chili powder and cumin. My family likes them alongside grilled burgers. They're even good as leftovers....

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Garlic Thyme Potatoes

Small red potatoes, partially peeled, make an eye-catching presentation in this simple side dish from our Test Kitchen. The potatoes are steamed, then tossed with oil and a flavorful combination of thyme...

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Sage Sausage Dressing

Port is a sweet red wine that's often served as a dessert beverage, but it adds a deep flavor to our family's hearty stuffing. -Denise Hruz, Germantown, Wisconsin

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Broccoli with Walnuts and Cherries

"Power foods-broccoli, walnuts and cherries-star in this delicious, easy recipe." Joan Ranzini - Waynesboro, Virginia

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Calico Bean Casserole

To round out any fireside meal. Evelyn Pedersen of West Concord, Minnesota shares her hearty, meaty bean casserole. "Serve it with corn bread on a cold winter day," she suggests.-Evelyn Pedersen, West...

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Ratatouille

This traditional French dish is always welcome at our table. It makes great use of summer's garden bounty.--Donna Rushing, Balk, Alabama

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Grilled Street Corn

Mexican food is my grandmother's favorite. I wanted a perfect side for her legendary tacos, and this chile-lime grilled corn turned out to be just right. -Ashley Crainshaw, Shawnee, Kansas

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Easy Herbed French Bread

Couple the spirit-warming specialty with crunchy Herbed French Bread Karin Bailey of Golden, Colorado adds a little pizzazz to a store-bought loaf with only three ingredients. Freshly minced herbs liven...

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Pineapple Glazed Carrots

The tangy side dish is a snap to stir up, too. Pineapple-Glazed Carrots have a unique honey-pineapple coating that's sure to have diners asking for the secret. The rapid recipe is an ideal accompaniment...

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Buffalo Chicken Topped Potatoes

If your favorite appetizers are cheesy potato skins and buffalo chicken wings, you'll find this recipe one to cheer about. Loaded with cheese, sour cream and onions, these hearty, stuffed potatoes get...

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Garlic, Bacon & Stilton Mashed Potatoes

Creamy and savory, these mashed potatoes are a perfect partner for nearly any entree. They're a snap to put together in advance. -Jamie Brown-Miller, Napa, California

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Tortellini Bake

One year I had so much summer squash, I was desperate for different ways to prepare it. That's when I came up with this recipe. Serve it as a side dish or on its own as a light meal. -Donald Roberts, Amherst,...

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Apple & Pecan Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

We first made this side dish for a beef cook-off my sister-in-law entered-our beef didn't win, but we won best sides! -Jennifer Kuehn, Avon, Illinois

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Bacon Onion Asparagus

This side dish gets its tang from vinegar and its crunch from toasted sesame seeds. This is a wonderful way to dress up that seasonal favorite.-Sheila Elliott, Bear, Delaware

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Christmas Cauliflower Casserole

This creamy casserole is filled with tender cauliflower and topped with a sprinkling of crispy herb stuffing. It's become one of our favorite Christmas casseroles that appeals to both kids and adults in...

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Brussels Sprouts in Lemon Sauce

I've been making this wonderful dish for more than 20 years. I can't even remember where I got the recipe, but it's a great one everyone enjoys!-Mary Ann Morgan, Cedartown, Georgia

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Greek Green Beans

In an effort to eat healthier, I'm trying to serve more vegetables," relates Kathy Armstrong of Post Falls, Idaho. "So I substituted green beans for the pasta in one of my favorite Greek dishes. It's even...

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Barbecue Macaroni Salad

My family loves a touch of barbecue sauce and ranch dressing in our mac salad. Not too much-just a hint of both makes this everyday salad something special. -Andrea Bolden, Unionville, Tennessee

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Asparagus Pea Medley

Hurried hotesses will appreciate the make-ahead convenience of this casserole. A rich and creamy sauce beautifully coats asparagus and peas. -M. Joalyce Graham, Starke, Florida

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Sweet Onion Spoon Bread

This unique recipe has been a family-favorite secret for years. The layers of tangy cheese, sour cream and sweet onions in this moist cornbread taste so great together! Chopped green chiles could add some...

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Instant Pot® Spinach and Mushroom Orzo

Try this simple Instant Pot® recipe for orzo with fresh spinach and portobello mushrooms - a quick and easy side dish or light main for weekdays.

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Blue Cheese Green Beans

Bacon, blue cheese and chopped nuts make this my mom's favorite way to enjoy green beans. I always prepare this side dish when she's coming for dinner.

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Eggplant Bruschetta

Here's a memorable take on an all-time classic. Maxine Petersohn tops eggplant slices with chopped tomatoes, fresh basil and cheese before broiling them. "My family thoroughly enjoys them," she pens from...

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Easy Seasoned Potato Wedges

After many years of working in a beauty shop, I have quite a collection of delicious recipes from many wonderful cooks...and this is one of our favorites. It's easy because you don't peel the potatoes-and...

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Creamy Mushroom Bow Ties

"This pasta dish has become one of our favorites," reports Dodi Walker of Peachtree City, Georgia. "It is so easy! But it tastes like it took much longer in the kitchen than it does. Some of our friends...

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Creamy Spinach and Cheese Casserole

Rich and comforting, this savory spinach casserole will be a welcome addition to the table. You will love the short prep time and decadent taste. -Annette Marie Young, West Lafayette, Indiana

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Roasted Herb & Lemon Cauliflower

A standout cauliflower side is easy to prepare with just a few ingredients. Crushed red pepper flakes add a touch of heat. -Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin

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Microwave Acorn Squash

Acorn squash is my favorite fall vegetable-and it goes to great use in this quick-and-easy side dish.-Rita McPherson, Nashua, New Hampshire

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Sautéed Broccoli

I invented this recipe while looking for a different way to cook broccoli that was lower in fat and sodium. Quick, colorful and tasty, it makes a quick and easy accompaniment to a variety of meals.-Jim...

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Potato Stuffing Casserole

I adapted this recipe from a Pennsylvania Dutch cookbook, and it's indicative of the fine German cooking found in this area. If you're looking for an alternative to mashed potatoes, try this dish. -Elsa...

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Sage Polenta

Bits of sweet red pepper peek through these pretty polenta squares that have a slightly sweet corn flavor and are generously seasoned with sage. Serve this traditional ethnic side dish with Italian entrees...or...

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Greek Orzo and Broccoli

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Glazed Brussels Sprouts

"This is my all-time favorite vegetable recipe! Even people who don't think they like brussels sprouts really love it. I like to serve it all year long." Joan Braun - Lakewood, Wisconsin

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Harvest Potato Casserole

Sour cream and cream of chicken soup lend to the creamy texture of this tried-and-true casserole. My family prefers this to traditional mashed potatoes. -Mrs. Robert Cody, Dallas, Texas

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Spring Pea & Radish Salad

Winters can be very long here in New Hampshire. I always look forward to the first veggies of spring and making some lighter dishes like this fresh salad. -Jolene Martinelli, Derry, New Hampshire

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Orange Glazed Carrots and Parsnips

Ribbons of buttery carrots and parsnips play double duty as a vibrant visual and tasty side dish-a perfect way to round out a special Thanksgiving for two. -Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri

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Red Potato Skewers

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Potatoes, Peas & Pearl Onions

A quick and easy but elegant side dish for all kinds of meat entrees, this delicious blend of potatoes, pearl onions and peas is a favorite with Priscilla Gilbert in Indian Harbour Beach, Florida.

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Gluten Free Stuffing

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